Can someone help me ID this dog??

[sweetr72]

Originally Posted by bettyeanne

That's exactly what Jackson did!! He had just had a bath and Amanda hadn't put his tags, etc. back on him. He slipped his head out of the collar and ran .... she chased him and couldn't get him to stop. He was missing for a week! She finally found him through tons of flyers, calling vets, etc. A lady stopped in six lanes of traffic and opened her door and asked Jackson if he was lost ... he jumped square in her lap!! About a week later Amanda was contacted and she got the little stinker back!! He's just a little wild man!!

Oh boy scaaaaaaary!! I dont know what Id ever do if one of my babies went missing!! But it can happen sooooooooooo fast cant it?? I just love this little man!!

Dawn

[Grayson's mom]

Tucker is adoriable! Hope you get to keep him!!

[SBeckett668]

Awwww Tucker!!! Love it

Regarding your question on how long it takes for the adult coat to come in. You'll see it at about a year.

Cairn's and Westie's are very similar (coloring being the biggest difference). I've attached pictures of Braxton when we got him and at about a year so you can see the difference. They start looking pretty good about 9 months old. Braxton's hair isn't as wirey as Tucker's probably will be. If anything, I'd sooner believe something got into the wood pile with his mama!

Please notice Brax's buck teeth and walled eyes in the first picture! He had the majorly large ears too - it sorts out later on. He's not near as pathetic now. lol Poor baby We love him anyway.

Another great thing about these particular breeds - they don't take nearly as much grooming as the Yorkie does - so there's another reason to keep him. He's easy Keep us posted!

[mommiemary]

he a cutie!

[SBeckett668]

Thank you They definately grow out of their "awkward" stage. Tucker will be even more beautiful when he's an adult.

[alisonJ]

My Westie, Breezy, will take off like a SHOT if given the chance. I have had to chase her down many times. We live not far from a very nice old resort/inn called the Arizona Inn. Breezy likes to hang out with the bellhops

I now keep the gate locked, and we have taken extra precautions.

Edie, my Yorkie, won't go anywhere without Mama. Thank goodness.

[sweetr72]

Well I cant wait to see him grow up and grow out his coat...I THINK hes going to be a keeper...fingers crossed....next question...are there any great forums like yorkie talk for westies??? Ive searched but havent come up with anything like this forum...any ideas??

Thanks everyone for your imput, its really helpful...and keep posting pictures!!

Dawn

[SBeckett668]

Looks just like this forum too!

http://www.westiechat.com/

[sweetr72]

Originally Posted by SBeckett668

Looks just like this forum too!

http://www.westiechat.com/

Its a very small group isnt it lol...dosent look like too much activity on that forum...

Thanks for looking for me!!

Dawn

[Little Bit]

There is a yahoo group called Westie-L that is really good and has a lot of very knowledgable westie owners on it. I think I belonged to about four westie groups, but Westie L was the largest.

[sweetr72]

Originally Posted by Little Bit

There is a yahoo group called Westie-L that is really good and has a lot of very knowledgable westie owners on it. I think I belonged to about four westie groups, but Westie L was the largest.

Thanks...I look into it...I like big groups with lots of people so it keeps moving and I can get answers quickly...thanks again!!

Dawn

[Little Bit]

As far as them running away, westies have a VERY HIGH prey drive and will run if they see a squirrel, rabbit or something no matter how well they are trained. It is recommended to never let them off leash unless fenced in, etc. I think mine was an exception. He was very good off leash, but you never know when it will kick it, so better safe than sorry. Glad you got him to come back!

[SBeckett668]

Originally Posted by Little Bit

As far as them running away, westies have a VERY HIGH prey drive and will run if they see a squirrel, rabbit or something no matter how well they are trained. It is recommended to never let them off leash unless fenced in, etc. I think mine was an exception. He was very good off leash, but you never know when it will kick it, so better safe than sorry. Glad you got him to come back!

Yep - Cairn's are the same way. They are bred to kill small rodents - Braxton fixates on birds. We have folding chairs in front of the windows so he can watch the birdies outside.

We've never been able to trust Braxton off leash but the last 2 Cairn's I had were great. My ex did a better job training them than I have done with Braxton. Calliope (my Yorkie) doesn't stray far from me and when I call, her she runs right back. She does like the birdies too though!

[SBeckett668]

...thanks for letting me give input!

[sweetr72]

This HAS been a fun thread...I never thought in a million years about a westie..not that I didnt think they were cute..I just never had the inkling to own one or be owned by one lol...Those eyeliner eyes staring at your just go right through your heart...and long pink tongues omg...I think Im in love lol...

Dawn